How important is money to God?

God uses money to provide direction for our lives. Too often we believe God will direct our lives only through an abundance of money, and we keep probing to see where He supplies it. However, through the lack of money, God will steer us down His path just as quickly.

What is the main purpose of money?

The main functions of money are distinguished as: a medium of exchange, a unit of account, a store of value and sometimes, a standard of deferred payment.

What are the good qualities of money?

The qualities of good money are:

• General acceptability.
• Portability.
• Durability.
• Divisibility.
• Homogeneity.
• Cognizability.
• Stability.

What does the Bible say about money?

In saying this, Jesus is making it unmistakably clear that money is not some impersonal medium of exchange. Money is not morally neutral. Money is a power that seeks to dominate us. Spiritual forces lurk behind every form of money or possessions that we have. Also, money has many of the characteristics of deity.

Are believers too eager for money?

Believers who are guilty of being eager for money (or who use it unwisely) will ultimately end up being tortured in their own souls. Some people are being tortured emotionally, mentally, financially, physically…and if we trace it all back, it may well lead right back to the sin of materialism and uncontrolled wealth.

Can you serve both God and Mammon (money)?

You cannot serve both God and mammon (money; materialism). ( Matthew 6:24, my notes added) In saying this, Jesus is making it unmistakably clear that money is not some impersonal medium of exchange.

What does the Bible say about people who want to get rich?

People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” ( 1 Timothy 6:9-10 ).

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